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OREGON RESIDENTS’ OPINIONS ON AND VALUES RELATED TO THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PRESENTATION EXCERPTS

Conducted for the Oregon Legislative Task Force on Funding for Fish, Wildlife, and Related Outdoor Recreation and Education by Responsive Management 2016

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 1 The sample was stratified into three regions—the East Region, the West Region, and the Portland Metro Region—as shown in the map that follows. The sampling specifications were that at least 300 interviews be completed in each region (for statewide results, the regions were then properly weighted).

Map produced in color; may not be fully legible on black and white printed copies of report.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 2 13 11 10 8 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 20 40 60 80 100

Habitat loss Not enough water / water quantity Low / declining fish populations Urban sprawl / urban development Conservation and management of resources Predation on salmonids Chemicals / pollution in general Water quality / water pollution Climate change Predator management Poaching / fish and wildlife violations

Percent (n=939)

• Q18. What would you say are the most

important fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today? (Part 1)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 22 20 40 60 80 100

Low / declining game wildlife populations Wolves Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management Littering / dumping Low / declining nongame wildlife populations Threatened or endangered species Health of wildlife and habitat / invasive species / balance of species Access Wildlife-related damage and conflict Costs of licenses and fees to use lands Irresponsible people Dam-related issues Gave anti-government / anti-regulation response Environmentalists / liberals / Democrats Other Don't know

Percent (n=939)

• Q18. What would you say are the most

important fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today? (Part 2)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 4

13 6 5 7 7 4 4 2 2 5 4 12 14 13 8 6 6 6 6 4 6 7 14 10 8 8 8 7 6 6 7 4 2

20 40 60 80 100

Habitat loss Not enough water / water quantity Low / declining fish populations Urban sprawl / urban development Conservation and management of resources Predation on salmonids Chemicals / pollution in general Water quality / water pollution Climate change Predator management Poaching / fish and wildlife violations

Percent

• Q18. What would you say are the most

important fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today? (Part 1)

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 5

3 11 3 3 2 2 1 5 3 2 1 1 3 1 5 24 6 4 5 6 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 4 19 3 3 4 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 5 25

20 40 60 80 100

Low / declining game wildlife populations Wolves Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management Littering / dumping Low / declining nongame wildlife populations Threatened or endangered species Health of wildlife and habitat / invasive species / balance

• f species

Access Wildlife-related damage and conflict Costs of licenses and fees to use lands Irresponsible people Dam-related issues Gave anti-government / anti-regulation response Environmentalists / liberals / Democrats Other Don't know

Percent

• Q18. What would you say are the most

important fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today? (Part 2)

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 6

• Q18. What would you say are the most important

fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today?

9 4 5 4 6 5 7 5 5 4 4 2 4 4 4 7 8 6 14 14 7 6 6 15 8 12 8 6

20 40 60 80 100

Habitat loss Not enough water / water quantity Low / declining fish populations Urban sprawl / urban development Conservation and management of resources Predation on salmonids Chemicals / pollution in general Water quality / water pollution Climate change Predator management Poaching / fish and wildlife violations Low / declining game wildlife populations Wolves Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

(Part 1)

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• Q18. What would you say are the most important

fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today?

3 1 2 1 7 16 27 3 1 2 2 1 3 2 4 4 2 1 2 5 4 5 3 4

20 40 60 80 100

Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management Littering / dumping Low / declining nongame wildlife populations Threatened or endangered species Health of wildlife and habitat / invasive species / balance of species Access Wildlife-related damage and conflict Costs of licenses and fees to use lands Irresponsible people Dam-related issues Gave anti-government / anti-regulation response Environmentalists / liberals / Democrats Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

(Part 2)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 8

• Q18. What would you say are the most important

fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today?

8 6 1 1 13 6 11 9 9 3 3 3 4 3 5 7 9 9 13 13 6 6 6 13 6 13 5 5

20 40 60 80 100

Habitat loss Not enough water / water quantity Low / declining fish populations Urban sprawl / urban development Conservation and management of resources Predation on salmonids Chemicals / pollution in general Water quality / water pollution Climate change Predator management Poaching / fish and wildlife violations Low / declining game wildlife populations Wolves Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

(Part 1)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 9

• Q18. What would you say are the most important

fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today?

5 2 4 2 1 1 1 7 13 25 4 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 4 3 2 1 1 8 4 9 3 4

20 40 60 80 100

Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management Littering / dumping Low / declining nongame wildlife populations Threatened or endangered species Health of wildlife and habitat / invasive species / balance of species Access Wildlife-related damage and conflict Costs of licenses and fees to use lands Irresponsible people Dam-related issues Gave anti-government / anti-regulation response Environmentalists / liberals / Democrats Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

(Part 2)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 10

• Q18. What would you say are the most important

fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today?

6 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4 6 4 3 9 8 8 3 3 4 10 13 15 10 8

20 40 60 80 100

Habitat loss Not enough water / water quantity Low / declining fish populations Urban sprawl / urban development Conservation and management of resources Predation on salmonids Chemicals / pollution in general Water quality / water pollution Climate change Predator management Poaching / fish and wildlife violations Low / declining game wildlife populations Wolves Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

(Part 1)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 11

• Q18. What would you say are the most important

fish, wildlife, or habitat issues facing Oregon today?

2 2 1 1 1 1 1 5 18 35 4 1 2 1 2 3 1 5 2 2 1 4 5 4 3 3

20 40 60 80 100

Sustainable funding needs for fish and wildlife management Littering / dumping Low / declining nongame wildlife populations Threatened or endangered species Health of wildlife and habitat / invasive species / balance of species Access Wildlife-related damage and conflict Costs of licenses and fees to use lands Irresponsible people Dam-related issues Gave anti-government / anti-regulation response Environmentalists / liberals / Democrats Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

(Part 2)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 12 9.5 9.4 9.2 9.1 9.1 9.0 8.7 7.6 2 4 6 8 10

• Q37. That healthy fish and wildlife

populations exist in Oregon

• Q51. That Oregon's water resources are

safe and well protected

• Q49. That natural areas exist in Oregon

for enjoying and experiencing nature

• Q39. That fish and wildlife populations

are being properly managed and conserved in Oregon

• Q45. That people have the opportunity to

view wildlife in Oregon

• Q47. That ecologically important habitats

and lands in Oregon are being protected and conserved

• Q41. That people have the opportunity to

fish in Oregon

• Q43. That people have the opportunity to

hunt in Oregon Percent (n=939)

Q37-Q51. Mean ratings of the importance that each of the following is to residents (on a scale

• f 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10

is extremely important).

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 13

9.2 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.6 8.9 8.3 9.6 9.5 9.2 9.1 9.2 8.9 9.0 7.9 9.5 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.0 9.2 8.4 7.2

2 4 6 8 10

• Q37. That healthy fish and wildlife populations

exist in Oregon

• Q51. That Oregon's water resources are safe

and well protected

• Q49. That natural areas exist in Oregon for

enjoying and experiencing nature

• Q39. That fish and wildlife populations are

being properly managed and conserved in Oregon

• Q45. That people have the opportunity to view

wildlife in Oregon

• Q47. That ecologically important habitats and

lands in Oregon are being protected and conserved

• Q41. That people have the opportunity to fish in

Oregon

• Q43. That people have the opportunity to hunt

in Oregon

Mean

Q37-Q51. Mean ratings of the importance that each of the following is to residents (on a scale

• f 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10

is extremely important).

East West Portland Metro

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 14 78 77 74 68 73 62 70 62 89 86 81 76 80 77 72 55 86 86 81 78 72 76 56 41 20 40 60 80 100

• Q37. That healthy fish and wildlife

populations exist in Oregon

• Q51. That Oregon's water resources are

safe and well protected

• Q49. That natural areas exist in Oregon

for enjoying and experiencing nature

• Q39. That fish and wildlife populations

are being properly managed and conserved in Oregon

• Q45. That people have the opportunity

to view wildlife in Oregon

• Q47. That ecologically important

habitats and lands in Oregon are being protected and conserved

• Q41. That people have the opportunity

to fish in Oregon

• Q43. That people have the opportunity

to hunt in Oregon Percent

Q37-Q51. Ratings of the importance that each of the following is to residents (on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important): percent who chose 9 or 10.

East West Portland Metro

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 15

Q37-51. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important, how important are each of the following?

8.7 9.3 8.5 9.2 9.2 9.1 9.3 9.5 9.5 8.3 7.0 9.0 9.4 9.6 9.2 9.1 2 4 6 8 10 That healthy fish and wildlife populations exist in Oregon That Oregon's water resources are safe and well protected That natural areas exist in Oregon for enjoying and experiencing nature That fish and wildlife populations are being properly managed and conserved in Oregon That people have the opportunity to view wildlife in Oregon That ecologically important habitats and lands in Oregon are being protected and conserved That people have the opportunity to fish in Oregon That people have the opportunity to hunt in Oregon Mean Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (516n529) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (400n408)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 16

Q37-51. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important, how important are each of the following?

8.6 9.5 9.3 9.1 9.2 9.2 9.3 9.5 9.5 8.5 7.2 8.8 9.2 9.5 9.0 8.8 2 4 6 8 10 That healthy fish and wildlife populations exist in Oregon That Oregon's water resources are safe and well protected That natural areas exist in Oregon for enjoying and experiencing nature That fish and wildlife populations are being properly managed and conserved in Oregon That people have the opportunity to view wildlife in Oregon That ecologically important habitats and lands in Oregon are being protected and conserved That people have the opportunity to fish in Oregon That people have the opportunity to hunt in Oregon Mean Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (699n717) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (216n219)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 17

Q37-51. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important, how important are each of the following?

9.0 8.6 7.5 8.9 8.7 9.1 9.1 9.5 9.4 8.9 7.9 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.1 9.3 2 4 6 8 10 That healthy fish and wildlife populations exist in Oregon That Oregon's water resources are safe and well protected That natural areas exist in Oregon for enjoying and experiencing nature That fish and wildlife populations are being properly managed and conserved in Oregon That people have the opportunity to view wildlife in Oregon That ecologically important habitats and lands in Oregon are being protected and conserved That people have the opportunity to fish in Oregon That people have the opportunity to hunt in Oregon Mean Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (263n270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (653n666)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 18 25 35 14 12 5 7 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q20. In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the protection and management of fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

61% * 18% * * Rounding on the graph causes the apparent discrepancy in the sum; calculation made on unrounded numbers.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 19 25 33 17 13 7 5 28 33 11 13 6 9 22 38 16 11 5 7 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent

• Q20. In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the protection and management of fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 20

• Q20. In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the protection and management of fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

10 3 11 14 39 23 3 14 31 29 14 9 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 21

• Q20. In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the protection and management of fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

9 4 11 15 36 25 1 10 34 25 20 12 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 22

• Q20. In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the protection and management of fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

8 6 12 16 28 30 7 13 38 23 12 5 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 23 14 32 37 17 Less than 0.5 20 40 60 80 100 A great deal A moderate amount A little Nothing Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q23. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is

responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon. Before this survey, would you say you knew a great deal, a moderate amount, a little,

• r nothing about the Oregon Department of Fish and

Wildlife?

46% 54%

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 24 74.0 60.3 59.8 59.5 57.0 56.9 53.9 53.6 52.1 51.1 50.6 50.6 49.8 49.7 47.9 47.6 47.5 47.4 47.1 44.7 43.3 39.7 39.5 35.5 30.6 20 40 60 80 100

Is Hispanic or Latino Is native American Is female Is 18-34 years old Lives in a large city or urban area Lives in Portland Metro region Is 35-54 years old Total Lives in West region Lives in a small city/town or rural area Participated in visiting a state or national park Is white or Caucasian Participated in canoeing or kayaking Participated in wildlife viewing around home Is 55 years old or older Participated in wildlife viewing away from home Participated in biking Lives in East region Is male Participated in camping Participated in motorboating Participated in crabbing or clamming Participated in freshwater fishing Participated in saltwater fishing Participated in hunting

Percent

Percent of each of the following groups who know a little or nothing about the Department.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 25 29 36 12 7 5 10 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q24. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the state agency responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

65% 12%

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 26 26 36 13 10 6 9 32 32 11 7 7 12 27 40 13 7 2 9 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent

• Q24. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are

you with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the state agency responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 27

• Q24. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you

with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the state agency responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

14 3 7 12 36 29 6 12 36 30 9 8 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 28

• Q24. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you

with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the state agency responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

12 3 7 12 35 30 2 12 39 24 12 12 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 29

• Q24. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you

with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the state agency responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon?

15 5 7 11 33 29 9 13 37 29 8 5 20 40 60 80 100 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 30 23.2 21.1 20.0 18.9 17.7 16.2 16.0 14.3 13.8 13.8 13.4 12.9 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.3 11.7 11.6 10.9 9.7 9.4 8.9 7.7 6.4 20 40 60 80 100

Participated in hunting Is native American Participated in saltwater fishing Participated in motorboating Is 55 years old or older Participated in freshwater fishing Lives in East region Lives in a small city/town or rural area Lives in West region Is male Participated in crabbing or clamming Participated in camping Participated in wildlife viewing around home Participated in wildlife viewing away from… Participated in biking Is white or Caucasian Total Participated in canoeing or kayaking Participated in visiting a state or national park Is female Lives in Portland Metro region Is 35-54 years old Lives in a large city or urban area Is 18-34 years old Is Hispanic or Latino

Percent

Percent of each of the following groups who are dissatisfied with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the state agency responsible for protecting and managing fish, wildlife, and habitat in Oregon.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 31 47 34 12 4 4 20 40 60 80 100 Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q29. How would you rate the availability of fish-

and wildlife-related recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing, in Oregon?

81% 15% * * Rounding on the graph causes the apparent discrepancy in the sum; calculation made on unrounded numbers.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 32 38 40 15 4 3 46 34 12 4 4 49 32 11 4 4 20 40 60 80 100 Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Percent

• Q29. How would you rate the availability of fish-

and wildlife-related recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing, in Oregon?

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 33

• Q29. How would you rate the availability of fish-

and wildlife-related recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing, in Oregon?

7 3 10 34 47 14 35 46 5 1 20 40 60 80 100 Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 34

• Q29. How would you rate the availability of fish-

and wildlife-related recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing, in Oregon?

5 3 10 33 49 18 38 37 7 20 40 60 80 100 Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 35

• Q29. How would you rate the availability of fish-

and wildlife-related recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing, in Oregon?

8 5 11 38 38 12 32 50 3 3 20 40 60 80 100 Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 36 58 30 2 4 7 20 40 60 80 100 Very credible Somewhat credible Not at all credible No opinion Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q124. In your opinion, how credible is the

Department overall as a source of information

• n fish and wildlife management, conservation,

and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

88%

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 37 52 33 4 3 8 55 31 2 4 8 62 27 1 3 6 20 40 60 80 100 Very credible Somewhat credible Not at all credible No opinion Don't know Percent

• Q124. In your opinion, how credible is the

Department overall as a source of information

• n fish and wildlife management, conservation,

and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 38

• Q124. In your opinion, how credible is the

Department overall as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

9 5 1 28 57 3 32 59 2 4 20 40 60 80 100 Very credible Somewhat credible Not at all credible No opinion Don't know Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 39

• Q124. In your opinion, how credible is the

Department overall as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

8 4 1 28 59 4 37 54 3 2 20 40 60 80 100 Very credible Somewhat credible Not at all credible No opinion Don't know Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 40

• Q124. In your opinion, how credible is the

Department overall as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

8 6 3 26 57 1 31 58 3 7 20 40 60 80 100 Very credible Somewhat credible Not at all credible No opinion Don't know Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 41 Statewide results; importance ratings; means. 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.4 8.2 2 4 6 8 10

• Q61. Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife

habitat

• Q55. Managing fish and wildlife populations
• Q59. Protecting and restoring native fish and

wildlife species to Oregon

• Q71. Providing opportunities for fish- and

wildlife-related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing

• Q65. Researching and monitoring fish and

wildlife populations and habitat

• Q57. Protecting endangered species
• Q69. Informing and educating the public on fish

and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities
• Q63. Providing information to landowners and

public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

• Q67. Reviewing and monitoring public and

private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat

• Q73. Managing commercial fishing

Mean

Q55-Q73. Mean ratings of importance that each

• f the following should be for the Department

(on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important).

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 42

8.6 8.7 8.3 8.7 8.4 8.3 8.5 8.4 8.0 8.1 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.3 8.2 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.6 8.8 8.8 8.5 8.6 8.5 8.3

2 4 6 8 10

• Q61. Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife

habitat

• Q55. Managing fish and wildlife populations
• Q59. Protecting and restoring native fish and

wildlife species to Oregon

• Q71. Providing opportunities for fish- and

wildlife-related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing

• Q65. Researching and monitoring fish and

wildlife populations and habitat

• Q57. Protecting endangered species
• Q69. Informing and educating the public on fish

and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities
• Q63. Providing information to landowners and

public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

• Q67. Reviewing and monitoring public and

private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat

• Q73. Managing commercial fishing

Mean

Q55-Q73. Mean ratings of importance that each

• f the following should be for the Department

(on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important).

East West Portland Metro

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 43

Q55-73. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important, how important do you think each of the following should be for the Department?

8.4 8.6 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.2 8.8 8.6 8.6 8.9 8.6 9.0 8.6 8.6 8.4 8.7 9.2 8.9 9.0 8.7 2 4 6 8 10

Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat Managing fish and wildlife populations Protecting and restoring native fish and wildlife species to Oregon Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife- related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife populations and habitat Protecting endangered species Informing and educating the public on fish and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities

Providing information to landowners and public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection Reviewing and monitoring public and private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat Managing commercial fishing

Mean Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (509n527) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (390n406)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 44

Q55-73. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important, how important do you think each of the following should be for the Department?

7.9 8.4 8.2 8.1 8.4 8.2 8.9 8.7 8.7 8.9 8.8 9.0 8.6 8.6 8.4 8.1 9.2 8.7 8.9 8.5 2 4 6 8 10

Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat Managing fish and wildlife populations Protecting and restoring native fish and wildlife species to Oregon Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife- related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife populations and habitat Protecting endangered species Informing and educating the public on fish and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities

Providing information to landowners and public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection Reviewing and monitoring public and private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat Managing commercial fishing

Mean Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (691n712) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (208n219)

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Q55-73. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important, how important do you think each of the following should be for the Department?

8.7 8.6 8.6 8.3 8.4 7.9 8.7 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.7 9.0 8.5 8.5 8.4 8.8 8.9 9.0 8.7 8.7 2 4 6 8 10

Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat Managing fish and wildlife populations Protecting and restoring native fish and wildlife species to Oregon Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife- related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife populations and habitat Protecting endangered species Informing and educating the public on fish and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities

Providing information to landowners and public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection Reviewing and monitoring public and private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat Managing commercial fishing

Mean Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (260n266) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (639n663)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 46 Statewide results; performance ratings; means. 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.2 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.6 2 4 6 8 10

• Q92. Providing opportunities for fish- and

wildlife-related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing

• Q78. Protecting endangered species
• Q82. Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife

habitat

• Q80. Protecting and restoring native fish and

wildlife species to Oregon

• Q86. Researching and monitoring fish and

wildlife populations and habitat

• Q76. Managing fish and wildlife populations
• Q94. Managing commercial fishing
• Q88. Reviewing and monitoring public and

private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat

• Q90. Informing and educating the public on fish

and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation opportunities

• Q84. Providing information to landowners and

public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

Mean

Q76-Q94. Mean ratings of the performance of the Department in each of the following areas (on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is poor and 10 is excellent).

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7.6 7.2 7.3 7.3 7.5 7.1 7.0 7.2 7.0 6.9 7.6 7.6 7.3 7.4 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.7 6.8 6.6 7.7 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.2 6.6 7.0 7.0 6.6

2 4 6 8 10

• Q92. Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife-

related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing

• Q78. Protecting endangered species
• Q82. Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife

habitat

• Q80. Protecting and restoring native fish and

wildlife species to Oregon

• Q86. Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife

populations and habitat

• Q76. Managing fish and wildlife populations
• Q94. Managing commercial fishing
• Q88. Reviewing and monitoring public and private

projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat

• Q90. Informing and educating the public on fish

and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities
• Q84. Providing information to landowners and

public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

Mean

Q76-Q94. Mean ratings of the performance of the Department in each of the following areas (on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is poor and 10 is excellent).

East West Portland Metro

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Q76-94. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is poor and 10 is excellent, how would you rate the Department's job or performance on each of the following?

6.9 6.6 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.7 7.4 7.5 7.5 7.4 7.5 7.8 7.2 7.0 7.0 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.2 7.1 2 4 6 8 10

Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife- related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing Protecting endangered species Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat Protecting and restoring native fish and wildlife species to Oregon Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife populations and habitat Managing fish and wildlife populations Managing commercial fishing Reviewing and monitoring public and private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat Informing and educating the public on fish and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities

Providing information to landowners and public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

Mean Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (277n390) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (287n371)

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Q76-94. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is poor and 10 is excellent, how would you rate the Department's job or performance on each of the following?

6.5 6.2 6.4 6.4 6.3 6.8 7.4 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.8 7.1 7.0 7.0 6.8 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.8 2 4 6 8 10

Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife- related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing Protecting endangered species Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat Protecting and restoring native fish and wildlife species to Oregon Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife populations and habitat Managing fish and wildlife populations Managing commercial fishing Reviewing and monitoring public and private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat Informing and educating the public on fish and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities

Providing information to landowners and public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

Mean Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (410n554) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (154n207)

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Q76-94. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is poor and 10 is excellent, how would you rate the Department's job or performance on each of the following?

7.2 6.9 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.5 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.6 6.8 6.7 7.0 7.3 7.4 7.6 7.3 7.3 2 4 6 8 10

Providing opportunities for fish- and wildlife- related recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing Protecting endangered species Conserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat Protecting and restoring native fish and wildlife species to Oregon Researching and monitoring fish and wildlife populations and habitat Managing fish and wildlife populations Managing commercial fishing Reviewing and monitoring public and private projects for impact on fish, wildlife, and habitat Informing and educating the public on fish and wildlife issues and wildlife-related recreation

• pportunities

Providing information to landowners and public agencies on fish and wildlife management and habitat protection

Mean Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (162n213) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (402n550)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 51 Statewide: this graph shows the entire scatterplot; all items were closely bunched, with importance ratings that ranged only from 8.25 to 8.97 and performance ratings that ranged only from 6.65 to 7.64. 0.0 5.0 10.0 0.0 5.0 10.0 Importance Performance

Comparison of mean ratings of importance and performance of Oregon Department efforts. (General population)

high importance, low performance high importance, high performance low importance, low performance low importance,high performance

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 52 Statewide: this graph shows a close-up of the pertinent portion of the overall scatterplot. The importance axis goes from 7 to 10; the performance axis goes from 6 to 9.

Mnging fish/WL pops

• Prot. end. species

1 Cons./restor. habitat

• Prov. info. landowners

2 Review/monitor projects 3

• Prov. WL recreation
• Mnging. comm. fishing

7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 Importance Performance

Comparison of mean ratings of importance and performance of Oregon Department efforts. (General population)

Key:

• 1. Protecting/restoring native fish/wildlife species
• 2. Researching/monitoring fish/wildlife pops/habitat
• 3. Informing/educating public on fish/wildlife issues and related recreation opps.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 53 53 30 16 14 9 7 6 4 4 4 2 1 1 Less than 0.5 1 11 20 40 60 80 100

Taxes Fishing and hunting licenses General state tax revenue General federal tax revenue State income tax check-off / nongame donations Commercial fishing licenses Lottery sales Excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment Fines Donations Grants, source not specified Taxes on motorboat fuel User fees other than hunting / fishing licenses Boat registrations Other Don't know

Percent (n=939)

• Q128. How do you think the Oregon Department
• f Fish and Wildlife is funded?

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 54 33 19 7 5 4 3 1 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 12 15 20 40 60 80 100 Taxes Fishing and hunting licenses General state tax revenue General federal tax revenue State income tax check-off / nongame donations Lottery sales Commercial fishing licenses Excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment Fines Other Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q130. What do you think should be the primary

source of funding for the Department?

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 55 4 40 41 15 20 40 60 80 100 Too much About the right amount Too little Don't know Percent (n=939)

• Q133. [THE DEPARTMENT'S FUNDING SOURCES

WERE EXPLAINED.] Knowing that 9% of the Department's funding comes from general state tax revenues, do you think the amount of funding the Department receives from general state tax revenues is too much, about the right amount, or too little?

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 56 8.0 6.3 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.3 4.9 4.8 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.7 20 40 60 80 100

Lives in East region Participated in hunting Is native American Is male Participated in biking Participated in camping Is 18-34 years old Is Hispanic or Latino Participated in canoeing or kayaking Participated in wildlife viewing away from home Participated in crabbing or clamming Lives in a large city or urban area Participated in visiting a state or national park Total Is white or Caucasian Participated in motorboating Participated in freshwater fishing Lives in a small city/town or rural area Lives in West region Is 35-54 years old Participated in wildlife viewing around home Lives in Portland Metro region Is 55 years old or older Participated in saltwater fishing Is female

Percent

Percent of each of the following groups who think the Department's share of tax revenue is too much.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 57 62.9 46.3 46.1 46.0 45.9 45.8 45.8 45.6 45.6 45.5 44.7 44.3 44.1 44.1 43.1 42.4 41.8 41.5 41.3 40.8 40.4 39.0 38.7 34.6 18.9 20 40 60 80 100

Is native American Participated in biking Participated in crabbing or clamming Lives in a large city or urban area Participated in canoeing or kayaking Participated in camping Participated in saltwater fishing Participated in motorboating Participated in freshwater fishing Is 18-34 years old Participated in hunting Participated in wildlife viewing around home Lives in Portland Metro region Participated in visiting a state or national park Participated in wildlife viewing away from home Is white or Caucasian Is female Is 35-54 years old Total Is male Lives in West region Lives in a small city/town or rural area Is 55 years old or older Lives in East region Is Hispanic or Latino

Percent

Percent of each of the following groups who think the Department's share of tax revenue is too little.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 58 19 16 10 9 7 5 5 4 9 23 20 40 60 80 100 Activities too expensive Taxes too high Wasteful / don't use funds wisely Anti-government sentiment Users should pay Commercial fishing should pay more Corporations should pay more Should be federal funding Other No answer / don't know Percent (n=50)

• Q134. Specifically, why do you think the amount
• f funding the Department receives from

general state tax revenues is too much? (Asked

• f those who had responded with 'too much.')

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 59 35 24 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 5 7 20 40 60 80 100 Department is under-funded (general) Conservation / wildlife are important Users pay too much 9% is too low Residents benefit from environment so should pay more Need more maintenance Want less federal input Need more enforcement Need more access State taxes go to less important things Need more tourism Other No answer / don't know Percent (n=363)

• Q135. Specifically, why do you think the amount
• f funding the Department receives from

general state tax revenues is too little? (Asked

• f those who had responded with 'too little.')

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 60 15 29 32 24 16 32 30 22 30 34 18 16 1 20 40 60 80 100 Frequently Sometimes Rarely Never Don't know Percent (n=939)

Q98-100. In general, how often do you actively seek information on each of the following topics? What about...?

• Q98. Fish and wildlife management
• Q99. Conservation
• Q100. Fish- and wildlife-related recreation

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 61 46 22 20 19 18 17 15 13 12 11 11 9 8 7 6 5 20 40 60 80 100

• Q103. Friends or family.
• Q110. Department website.
• Q118. Sporting goods store.
• Q109. Department printed materials, such as

brochures and pamphlets.

• Q111. Websites other than the Department

website.

• Q106. Television.
• Q107. Magazines.
• Q104. Newspaper.
• Q116. Fishing, hunting, or organized sporting
• rganizations.
• Q105. Radio.
• Q117. Conservation organizations.
• Q113. Social media other than the

Department's social media.

• Q115. Federal agencies.
• Q114. State agencies other than the

Department.

• Q112. Department social media, such as the

Department's Facebook page or Twitter feed.

• Q108. Department employees.

Percent

Q103-Q118. Percent who frequently use each source to obtain information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, or fish- and wildlife- related recreation in Oregon.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 62 33 23 17 11 8 7 7 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 10 20 40 60 80 100

Department website Friends or family Department printed materials, such as brochures and pamphlets Websites other than the Department website Department employees Television Newspaper Magazines Federal agencies Radio Conservation organizations Department social media Fishing, hunting, or organized sporting

• rganizations

Social media other than the Department’s social media State agencies other than the Department Sporting goods stores Other Don't know

Percent (n=939)

• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often

do you consider the most credible as a source

• f information on fish and wildlife management,

conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

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25 28 15 6 9 5 9 7 4 2 1 3 3 1 2 2 1 11 35 21 19 10 11 7 8 5 4 3 1 3 3 4 3 1 1 10 34 23 17 13 5 8 6 4 5 5 7 4 3 2 2 1 1 8

20 40 60 80 100

Department website Friends or family Department printed materials, such as brochures and pamphlets Websites other than the Department website Department employees Television Newspaper Magazines Federal agencies Radio Conservation organizations Department social media Fishing, hunting, or organized sporting

• rganizations

Social media other than the Department’s social media State agencies other than the Department Sporting goods stores Other Don't know

Percent

• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often

do you consider the most credible as a source

• f information on fish and wildlife management,

conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

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• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often do

you consider the most credible as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

4 5 7 3 2 5 9 7 12 15 23 31 8 4 5 21 22 36 8 9

20 40 60 80 100

Department website Friends or family Department printed materials, such as brochures and pamphlets Websites other than the Department website Department employees Television Newspaper Magazines Federal agencies Radio

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

(Part 1)

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• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often do

you consider the most credible as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

2 2 1 9 3 3 2 4 5 5 1 1 10 3 2 2 4 2

20 40 60 80 100

Radio Conservation

• rganizations

Department social media Fishing, hunting, or

• rganized sporting
• rganizations

Social media other than the Department’s social media State agencies other than the Department Sporting goods stores Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

(Part 2)

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• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often do

you consider the most credible as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

2 5 5 3 1 5 8 8 11 15 23 33 7 5 4 27 22 36 8 10

20 40 60 80 100

Department website Friends or family Department printed materials, such as brochures and pamphlets Websites other than the Department website Department employees Television Newspaper Magazines Federal agencies Radio

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

(Part 1)

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• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often do

you consider the most credible as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

2 2 1 9 2 3 2 4 4 5 1 1 10 2 1 4 1

20 40 60 80 100

Radio Conservation

• rganizations

Department social media Fishing, hunting, or

• rganized sporting
• rganizations

Social media other than the Department’s social media State agencies other than the Department Sporting goods stores Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

(Part 2)

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• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often do

you consider the most credible as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

7 7 5 5 4 3 6 8 11 20 24 27 7 5 2 17 22 35 11 8

20 40 60 80 100

Department website Friends or family Department printed materials, such as brochures and pamphlets Websites other than the Department website Department employees Television Newspaper Magazines Federal agencies Radio

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

(Part 1)

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• Q122. Which of the sources you use most often do

you consider the most credible as a source of information on fish and wildlife management, conservation, and fish- and wildlife-related recreation?

2 1 1 8 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 1 13 4 4 4 3 3

20 40 60 80 100

Radio Conservation

• rganizations

Department social media Fishing, hunting, or

• rganized sporting
• rganizations

Social media other than the Department’s social media State agencies other than the Department Sporting goods stores Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

(Part 2)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 70 65 63 59 58 49 39 32 23 23 22 19 17 8 20 40 60 80 100 Visiting a state or national park Hiking Taking a trip at least 1 mile from home to view wildlife or birds Wildlife viewing, which includes birdwatching, within 1 mile of your home Camping Freshwater fishing Biking Motorboating Crabbing or clamming Canoeing or kayaking Hunting Saltwater fishing None of these Percent (n=939)

• Q13. I'm going to read a list of outdoor

activities, and I would like to know if you've participated in each in Oregon in the past 12 months.

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 71 46 15 14 6 5 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 4 Less than 0.5 20 40 60 80 100

No, nothing Not enough time / family or work obligations Health / age Cost of participation Cost of fishing license / hunting license Not enough access for fishing / hunting / wildlife viewing Weather Not interested Lack of facilities Complex regulations / over-regulated Having to travel too far Difficulty getting license / drawing a tag Not enough wildlife viewing areas Lack of animals / lack of fish or game Season dates / season too short Finding somebody to go with Crowding Other Don't know

Percent (n=939)

• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 72

48 13 15 7 4 6 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 43 12 16 7 7 5 3 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 3 49 18 12 5 3 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 5

20 40 60 80 100

No, nothing Not enough time / family or work obligations Health / age Cost of participation Cost of fishing license / hunting license Not enough access for fishing / hunting / wildlife viewing Weather Not interested Lack of facilities Complex regulations / over-regulated Having to travel too far Difficulty getting license / drawing a tag Not enough wildlife viewing areas Lack of animals / lack of fish or game Season dates / season too short Finding somebody to go with Crowding Other Don't know

Percent

• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

East (n=305) West (n=332) Portland Metro (n=302)

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• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

7 3 1 2 2 1 3 4 4 19 16 45 2 3 2 7 13 47 9 7

20 40 60 80 100

No, nothing Not enough time / family or work obligations Health / age Cost of participation Cost of fishing license / hunting license Not enough access for fishing / hunting / wildlife viewing Weather Not interested Lack of facilities Complex regulations / over-regulated

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

(Part 1)

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• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

1 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 1

20 40 60 80 100

Complex regulations /

• ver-regulated

Having to travel too far Difficulty getting license / drawing a tag Not enough wildlife viewing areas Lack of animals / lack of fish or game Season dates / season too short Finding somebody to go with Crowding Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=531) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=408)

(Part 2)

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• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

13 3 5 1 1 2 4 5 16 15 48 2 3 1 6 16 37 12 9

20 40 60 80 100

No, nothing Not enough time / family or work obligations Health / age Cost of participation Cost of fishing license / hunting license Not enough access for fishing / hunting / wildlife viewing Weather Not interested Lack of facilities Complex regulations / over-regulated

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

(Part 1)

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• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

1 2 1 1 1 1 5 2 2 1 2 2

20 40 60 80 100

Complex regulations /

• ver-regulated

Having to travel too far Difficulty getting license / drawing a tag Not enough wildlife viewing areas Lack of animals / lack of fish or game Season dates / season too short Finding somebody to go with Crowding Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=720) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=219)

(Part 2)

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• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

4 3 1 2 2 5 5 6 19 18 40 1 5 2 12 14 48 6 5

20 40 60 80 100

No, nothing Not enough time / family or work obligations Health / age Cost of participation Cost of fishing license / hunting license Not enough access for fishing / hunting / wildlife viewing Weather Not interested Lack of facilities Complex regulations / over-regulated

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

(Part 1)

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• Q32. In general, are there any things that have

prevented you from participating in fish- and wildlife-related recreation as much as you would like in Oregon in the past 12 months?

1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1

20 40 60 80 100

Complex regulations /

• ver-regulated

Having to travel too far Difficulty getting license / drawing a tag Not enough wildlife viewing areas Lack of animals / lack of fish or game Season dates / season too short Finding somebody to go with Crowding Other Don't know

Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=270) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=669)

(Part 2)

Residents’ Opinions on and Values Related to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 79 11 8 6 5 3 3 3 2 56 3 5 20 40 60 80 100 Lower costs More time More information More / better access Special family / kid events Less restrictions / regulations Better health More fish / game No / nothing Don't know Other Percent (n=470)

• Q34. Is there anything that would help or

encourage you to participate in fish- and wildlife-related recreation more often?

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10 3 4 3 4 7 1 59 2 9 15 6 5 6 5 3 1 2 55 3 4 8 12 7 5 2 3 3 1 56 3 4

20 40 60 80 100 Lower costs More time More information More / better access Special family / kid events Less restrictions / regulations Better health More fish / game No / nothing Don't know Other Percent

• Q34. Is there anything that would help or

encourage you to participate in fish- and wildlife-related recreation more often?

East (n=153) West (n=160) Portland Metro (n=157)

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• Q34. Is there anything that would help or

encourage you to participate in fish- and wildlife- related recreation more often?

4 1 2 3 58 2 4 55 2 1 6 8 9 11 4 1 6 3 8 12 5 7

20 40 60 80 100 Lower costs More time More information More / better access Special family / kid events Less restrictions / regulations Better health More fish / game Other No / nothing Don't know Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=269) Participated in freshwater or saltwater fishing in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=201)

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• Q34. Is there anything that would help or

encourage you to participate in fish- and wildlife- related recreation more often?

7 6 4 54 2 3 56 2 4 5 7 8 11 3 1 5 8 14 5 1

20 40 60 80 100 Lower costs More time More information More / better access Special family / kid events Less restrictions / regulations Better health More fish / game Other No / nothing Don't know Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=372) Participated in hunting in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=98)

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• Q34. Is there anything that would help or

encourage you to participate in fish- and wildlife- related recreation more often?

3 2 1 5 55 3 3 59 4 1 4 4 8 12 5 2 4 6 8 11 6 4

20 40 60 80 100 Lower costs More time More information More / better access Special family / kid events Less restrictions / regulations Better health More fish / game Other No / nothing Don't know Multiple Responses Allowed Percent Did not participate in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=138) Participated in wildlife viewing at home or away in Oregon in the past 12 months (n=332)